Impactful documentaries that shook local communities, from "Paradise Lost" to "Flint Town," and learn why their stories still ...

In 1976, Carol and Harlan had a new house built on County Road 62 where Harlan perfected his woodworking skills, right outside of Thief River Falls, where they spent their remaining years together. He ...

Two-time Academy Award-winning director Barbara Kopple was present, introducing her documentary, “Harlan County U.S.A.” She spoke about the creative and technical process behind her film. The 1976 ...

When the Scotia mine in Letcher County exploded twice in March of 1976, Mountain Eagle reporters spread out to interview miners, recovery workers and others, gathering facts and chasing down rumors.

According to Kentucky State Police, authorities responded to a vehicle on fire on KY 160, located on Lynch Mountain in the Lynch community of Harlan County. Troopers and detectives discovered a ...

REPUBLICAN CITY — More than 50 years of battering by wind and water have taken their toll on the 18 huge radial gates in the Harlan County Dam spillway.

Always one to value education, Harlan returned to school and received his GED in 1976. Later he worked for several years at Vonderhoe in Waukon rebuilding alternators and starters. Following that he ...

HARLAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A state of emergency has been declared in Harlan County due to the ongoing water shortage. Residents in the Black Mountain Utility District service area have been ...

HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — Kentucky State Police are investigating two deaths in Harlan County following a reported shooting Saturday afternoon. According to KSP Trooper Shane Jacob's post on ...

The transition to cleaner energy has closed a lot of coal-fired power plants since 1976, when “Harlan County” was released. While that shift creates jobs in wind, solar and natural gas ...

HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Harlan County High School basketball player Reggie Cottrell was released from Albert B. Chandler Hospital after suffering a severe injury from a firework incident.

A Harlan County high school student and basketball player injured his hand in a Fourth of July fireworks accident Thursday, according to Facebook posts from the basketball player’s sister.